Beaches in Goa

GOA COLVA BEACH

The frilly movements of the sea appear as if the sea is lazily enjoying the tickling sensations spread by the waves riding over it. This is how you can describe the sea at Colva beach. You go to Colva beach just to laze, laze and laze. Just gather your collection of interesting books and head for Goa's Colva beach. You can enjoy the day reading the book with just the whispers of the sea to disturb you.

Many choose to go to the Goa Colva beach to experience a change from the crowded Anjuna or Calangute beaches. Colva beach in Goa is one beach which is usually less crowded. There are many shacks lined up along the Colva beach which offers you delicious Goan cuisine to be washed down by innovative cock-tails. Sit in one of those shack, savour the mouth-watering food while looking at the vast sea in front of you.

Though there are eating joints and hotels around Colva, the Colva beach still manages to keep its serenity in tact. Unlike Anjuna or Calangute, Colva beach in Goa gained popularity only lately. Over the years, many hotels and buildings have sprung from nowhere in and around these beaches in Goa. Colva beach is one of those beaches in this small Indian state of Goa that is developing at a very good pace.

About 2 km away from Colva beach is the Benaulim beach, which is more peaceful and serene than the Colva beach. Benaulim provides an escape to see nature in its full bounty with few tourists to disturb its peace. One can still see spot old Portuguese houses.

With virgin white sands spreading out to 20kms, lush green palm trees swaying gently, this sun drenched Colva beach is the one of the most loved beach of the tourists. Walk through the beach bare feet and feel the shells touching you. You also come across small stalls that offer food and drinks. Having dinner in one of those shacks on a moonlit night can beat any candlelight dinner in a good restaurant.

Apart from the beach, you can also visit the Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church. This church is famous for its annual religious event-Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus)-since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa's most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion.

The nearest airport to reach Colva beach in Goa is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 68 km from Colva. The nearest railway station to reach Colva beach in Goa is at Karmali, 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is 40 km away from Colva.

Colva beach is situated approximately 40 kms from Panaji, the capital of Goa. Colva beach is also at a distance of 2km from the Benaulim beach where tourists often go to have some quiet moments.